Teaching My Cat To Read: The “very serious” Book Review Podcast

In this week’s episode of Teaching My Cat to Read, we’re entering into the world of Macbeth—a play packed with witches, ambition, and one very messy quest for power. Whether you’re a fan of Shakespeare or just curious about all the drama, this episode is for you! We’ll chat about those three witches and their prophecies, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s wild journey from power couple to full-blown chaos executors, and why this tale still grips us in the modern day.  So, grab a cuppa, cuddle up with your cat (or dog—we’re not picky), and join us as we break down this iconic play. It’s a breakdown of Shakespeare like you’ve never heard it before—fun, relatable, and maybe even a little spooky. Content Warnings Murder, child death Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]

In this episode, we go back to the Discworld to discuss the book “Wyrd Sisters”, by Terry Pratchett. The second book in the Witches series, “Wyrd Sisters” parodies and satires “Macbeth, by William Shakespeare” (which we discuss in the episode after this one).  We discuss which character would be the only human in the muppets adaptation, critique on theatre, as well as discussing our favourite metaphor of the book (feat. “the fool jingled miserably across the floor”)  If you’re a fan of all things Discworld, Terry Pratchett, or Cats perceiving ghosts, then this episode is for you.  Book Blurb: “Three witches on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the royal crown, both missing. Witches don’t have these kinds of leadership problems themselves – in fact, they don’t have leaders. Granny Weatherwax is the most highly regarded of the leaders they don’t have. But even she finds that meddling in royal politics is a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe. Particularly when the blood on your hands just won’t wash off . . .” Content Warnings NA Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]

In this special Christmas Episode of “Teaching My Cat to Read”, we discuss the classic children’s novel “The lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” By CS Lewis. We discuss, Christian Allegory, the enchanted Turkish Delights, character arcs and how not to die in a Wardrobe.  What rating do we think our cat will give this book? Listen to find out! Content Warnings Mild Swearing Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]

Happy Halloween! For today’s spooky special episode, we welcome back friend of the pod and Jekyll and Hyde aficionado Charlotte to discuss Secret Crimes, queer readings and cat ratings. Featuring in-depth Utterson discussion, trans woman Hyde, the politics of disgust and unexpected time cops.  Content Warnings Swearing Please note, as of this episode, we are no longer bleeping swear words on this podcast.  Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]

In this 4th bonus episode for our 3rd series, we discuss the final 2 episodes, episodes 7 and 8, of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2, “Daes Dae'mar” and “What Was Meant to Be". We talk about the episodes in relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great Hunt” and “The Dragon Reborn”, so we try to not spoil anything plot wise after those books. We do spoil the episodes, so make sure you’ve watched the episodes first! Support the show [https://ko-fi.com/teachingmycattoread] Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ [https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/] Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com [teachingmycattoread@gmail.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ [https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/] Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com [https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQ] Listener Survey https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9 [https://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9]